Thursday, March 31, 2011

okay so here's the video. holy hannah, my voice, the blurriness, and katie's off key singing in the back ground and then going to the bathroom and then asking to be wiped in the middle of it...well...you asked for it.

this may be the only time i do this...because at least when i'm typing i can back space things that sound stupid...i suck at videos...that's all i have to say.but for those of you who need it here i am being a total goober:

yeah...i told you so.ps: i'm still cutting and putting more fabric in the shop

As soon as you started weaving around your fingers, I realized my mom taught me to do this with yarn when I was little! It's much cuter with the knit! Thanks for the video. I'm gonna have to make some for me and my girls. Maybe I will teach them how, too!

OMG!! That was the greatest ever! I totally understand it now. I'm so much a visual learner. Thanks so much V - and don't mind the Katie interruptions - it just shows that your are a real mom! You rock!! Jenn

I would have never attempted that tutorial (and your tutorials are very easy, by the way - love the pics!!), but because of the video, now I will! As for you thinking the video quality isn't HGTV standard, it's refreshing to know you're real! It was nice to hear your voice, see a visual of how to make the bracelet, and to be able to do it along with you! Thank you for the video! I hope you do many more!

The video was great! You did a great job explaining how to do it. I really need to cut up some old shirts and give this a try. It's nice to know there are other women out there trying to craft and create with the little ones around and needing you. It made my night hearing your daughter in the background and knowing that she's not the only one that talks about poop/ ;)

That was great....i hope you do make more videos....singing kid = happy kid, poopin' kid = healthy kid! LOL and you are so real! was like you were sitting right here, and we all were having a girlfriends get together.....I listened to your radio interview and that was great..loved how you said that your husband came home to take your daughter out so no interuptions! LOL I think most of us with kids have been in similar situations with our kids! Keep it up....most of us creators are visual and videos are the best....

Keep up your great work....you are an inspiration to many of us.Valelrie of London, Ontario, Canada

As i said: Just made one! It's so cute! I love it! Used a old grey shirt from my fiance, i cut two strap that i sewed together, and hide the place they meet under the bracelet! Super cute and comfy, i'm in love! Can't wait to do more :)

Vanessa,I can't see the video! What should I do? (download anything?)I really want to see normal people in the middle of a normal life! And I'd also like to hear your voice: that's something we miss as blog readers from the other side of the world!Thanks for sharing this with us!linedupuy(at)hotmail(dot)fr

Vanessa- This might sound really dumb but you don't sound anything like I thought you would! Don't ask me what I thought you'd sound like but what was in my head was totally different!So, I don't know how I missed your post about your hubby's job, but somehow I did and then when I saw the Lake Havasu post I was like, wow, I'm surprised they're looking for a different job when they just bought a house since I missed the other post. Anyway, I am sorry to hear that. We have been in the same boat multiple times and it is always hard and always a shock so I can feel for you. I hope things all work out well for you guys and he finds something good soon, in a good place.

I absolutely love the video! I have two boys but go through the same things here. And honestly, I think it's great for viewers to see or (hear) because really, this what mothering or (parenting) is and why many times our children have some part of why us crafters love to craft! Great video, can't wait for the next.

What are you talking about? Your video was AWESOME!!!! Informative AND entertaining!I'll be making these bracelets at my next Crafty Night---so excited to share! (Posting on my blog soon too.) Thanks so much!!

Love, Loved the video. It made me smile and giggle. Your daughter sounds as delightful as you do. I love your sense of humor. It reminded me of when my children were little. Remind me to tell you a funny story when we have time together. See you soon!

Thank you so much for this! I tried it when you first posted the tutorial and got it but some how trying it now I couldn't figure out out again. Thanks for the help! You and your kiddos are adorable, I think ANYONE can understand that kids "say the darnedest" ;)

Thank you for posting the video. Gosh, I had to laugh, as a mom I can relate! I just giggle every time your daughter chimed in and you having to stop for a potty break. Sounds like our house. You did great on the video, no need to apologize. It was very helpful, I am going to run downstairs to my craft room and make some tonight for my daughter and I.

I watched this a few months ago when you posted it and now just watched it again to 'get serious' about learning how to make these! I'm in charge of girls' camp crafts and this is one of the three projects I'm teaching to 150 campers! Hooray for your awesome tutorial.

And welcome (shortly) to the Midwest! I'm in Eastern Kansas. I will say, we moved here in August 3 years ago and the humidity wasn't that bad. Having lived here for the last 3 years, though...August is THE WORST month in the area. HOT, HUMID. But once you've inoculated yourself it can only get better from there. Until next August rolls around.

As someone who had to stop and wipe her own toddler while watching this, I loved it hahaha! So many DIY videos are perfect looking ladies with quiet backgrounds and neat spaces and I'm thinking how the heck do you have kids if there's no mess and no noise! You made me feel normal! Hahaha!

Love it! My daughter was just singing the "pooting song" from the bath tub. Good to know I'm not alone. :-) We're going to attempt to make some of these with my old T-shirts tonight! Thanks for the video!

Saw you on Sew, Mama, Sew. Love this tutorial. Makes you feel like you are learning from a friend because when you are a mom, there is always some sort of poop talk going on. I'll be making braclets today.

Lol, great video and nice to know that normal things continue to happen even when one is trying to be a film maker. Another Handmade Holidays item I'm going to make. I have a few little grandkiddos who'd love one of these.Cheers,Robyn

Lol, great video and nice to know that normal things continue to happen even when one is trying to be a film maker. Another Handmade Holidays item I'm going to make. I have a few little grandkiddos who'd love one of these.Cheers,Robyn

this is adorable but i'm so confused. how many strips are you using? i thought you had a 58 inch by 1 inch strip, but obviously there is more if you're sticking another strip through the hole at the beginning. then in the video you say just ask for a "3 inch length" but that's definitely not long enough to make the bracelet! please help! thank you!

Thanks so much for the video! Daughter in the background made it even better! Talk about real life--this is exactly how crafting times is at my house-times 2 (twin 3 year old girls)! I laughed out loud. :). Thanks againg. Doing these for nieces for Christmas.

Thank you so much for the video tutorial. I'm the visual learner that needed that, and funny note while i was watching the tutorial MY daughter (8months) decided she wanted watch too, so she pulled herself up and dragged the laptop from my lap to the floor in one fluid, ninja like motion. I was laughing to myself when I heard your little girl too... miles apart and they're in cahoots with each other, who'd have thunk it! Anyway, I love the bracelet and appreciate you taking the time for the video.

This is so great! Thanks for taking the time to show this. I especially love all the every day life stuff happening along with the video with your daughter singing and going to the bathroom. It was so entertaining! Being a mom myself, I can totally understand! Thanks for doing the video anyway!

Thank you so much for the video!! I don't think I could have done it otherwise...hehe... I NEVER post comments, but had to tell you thank you, and I loved all the chatter with your daughter. I've got four kids, so it just made smile. We are in Spain,... It must be so fun to know that your blog is being read all over the world, :). Thanks again! Love, love this idea!

I'm so glad you did a video. Haven't tried it yet, but going to soon. Hoping to make some for Christmas presents. The picture tutorial was great but to see it in action was even better! The background music (and other comments/sounds) provided by your daughter made the video even more entertaining. Someday she may be mortified that you have all that memorialized online! Thank you!

How would you make these with t-shirts. I live in Hawaii and fabric stores and shipping things are hard to come by...I went to a fabric store and bought softer t-shirts in pretty colors, but I don't know how to get 60" out of them. Can I just start cutting in a spiral up the shirt until I get 60"? Just wondering if anyone else had this problem...

These are super cute! I just made a bunch for my cousins for Christmas! And I didn't read all the comments, but I know this process as "finger knitting." My husband (also a Californian) instantly recognized what I was doing and called it finger weaving. So..if you're still looking for a term to use to describe this, those are 2 that would work!

Thank you so much for explaining that in video !! Ido speak english and stuff but sometimes technical details are beyond me - french native speaker - anyway thanks for bearing with the tutorial it's so much easier to understand the breading that way. Wish you all the bestAinole

Sorry for double posting if it's the casz x3Anyway I was just going to say Thank you so much for making a vid it is so much more easier to understand the braiding this way cos throuch I do get english, technical indication are beyond me (french native speaker and stuff ; )Thank you again with bearing with the video making.Wish you all the best and keep going :D

Thank you for the video! that really, really helps me. I admire you producing that video when you had to also take care of your daughter at the same time. I'm a mom to two small boys, so I completely understand! Thanks again!

Thanks so much for your video...obviously we are mostly moms and the interruptions were hardly noticeable and a sweet reminder of days long ago for me. Back to the point, your video helped me understand the two finger weave, I still need some practice on the four-fingered weave. I noticed an entry somewhere that showed some chains and charms stitched into the weaves...that is what I will do as well. Thank you so much for your help!

That was adorable. Thanks, I have been wanting to know how to make one of these. I made one but could not help but put beads in it.I left the tail long and used it to put the beads on by weaving it back on to the bracelet. Turned out real cute. Thanks again.

Thank-you for the video. Now i got how to make the knots. I admire you for doing the video. While i was watching it and you had to take care of your daughters poop, my dog was beside me and farted. lol. How do you make it out of a t-shirt that isn't 60' long. Do you just make knots in the longest pieces you can cut, to join them together to make it 60' long. ?Can you make them out of all kinds of material.? I have a box of different kinds of material which i was saving up to make things with. Sue

I love these so much and have been wanting to make them and now I have the perfect excuse--I'm in charge of crafts at Girls Camp this year here in Tennessee! But, not exactly sure how much fabric we can afford. Can t-shirts be used? If so, how would you suggest cutting them to allow enough fabric? Thanks for your help!

This is awesome! I loved this video tutorial SO much. Poop and all. So many rubbish waffly tutorials out there but you explained this technique brilliantly, demonstrated it clearly, and the aching ribs I have from the poop commentary is just a bonus. Please do more tutorials. I'd subscribe!!